Overview
Shant Shekherdimian is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Shekherdimian is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Appendectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 265, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shant Shekherdimian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shant Shekherdimian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shant Shekherdimian by calling their office at 310-206-2429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shant Shekherdimian a top-rated expert for Appendectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shant Shekherdimian is classified as an Distinguished expert for Appendectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shant Shekherdimian specialize in?
While Dr. Shant Shekherdimian is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendectomy, Appendicitis, and Short Bowel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Shant Shekherdimian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shant Shekherdimian has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shant Shekherdimian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shant Shekherdimian accept my insurance?
Dr. Shant Shekherdimian accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-2429 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AppendectomyDr. Shekherdimian isDistinguished. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Shekherdimian isDistinguished. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Advanced
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Shekherdimian isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Esophageal Atresia Coloboma TalipesDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Shekherdimian isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.